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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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